YouTube Premium members can send up to 10 ad-free shares each month. When the person you share the video with clicks the link, they can watch the video without any ads. It's a great way to let them try out the ad-free experience of YouTube Premium. Sharing ad-free videos is an optional benefit and subject to be withdrawn at any time.
Note: We’re testing this experimental feature with a small percentage of YouTube Premium members in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, and the United Kingdom for a limited time. We may expand this feature to more members in the future. We’d love any feedback on what you’re seeing, so let us know what you think by sending feedback: yt.be/help/feedback.
How to share an ad-free video
- Open the YouTube Main app and make sure that you're signed in to the account with an active YouTube Premium membership.
- From the video’s watch page, tap on Share
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- Tap on Share ad-free.
- You may select Copy link, or select an app to share the link.
.Note: Recipients need to be logged into YouTube in order to watch the shared video ad-free.
Frequently asked questions
How it works
Who is eligible to share an ad-free video?
This benefit is currently being tested with a limited number of YouTube Premium members in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. We may expand this feature to more members in the future.
What types of videos can be shared ad-free?
Most videos can be shared ad-free, except for music content (such as official/premium music videos, Art Tracks, or user-generated song content), YouTube Originals, Shorts, Livestreams and Movies & Shows.
How many ad-free videos can I share per month?
You may share up to 10 ad-free videos per month. If you’ve already shared 10 videos, you have to wait until the first day of the next month to get 10 new ad-free shares.
How many times can a shared video be watched ad-free?
Each shared link can be watched without ads a total of 10 times across all recipients. It doesn't matter how many people have the link, they all share those 10 ad-free views.
How long can my friends watch the video without ads?
It can be watched without ads for 30 days from the date the link was created. After 30 days, the video can be watched with ads.
How do I share an ad-free video?
If you’re eligible for this feature, from the video’s watch page, tap on Share and then tap on the option to share ad-free. You may select Copy link, or select an app to share the link.
Who can I share an ad-free video with?
The person you share the video with must be located in a country or region where YouTube Premium is available. You can find a list of Premium memberships available locations here.
If I share the same ad-free video link with 10 different people, does that use up all 10 of my monthly shares?
No, this will take up 1 of the 10 ad-free shares per month. You can share the same ad-free video with multiple people.
How do I check how many shares I have left?
- From the video’s watch page, tap on Share.
- You'll see a message that tells you how many shares you have left.
How do I watch the ad-free video my friend shared with me?
To watch the ad-free video that your friend shared with you, you need to be signed into the YouTube Main app on an Android or Apple device. Ads may still appear if you're watching it within another app (like a messaging app). You can’t watch the ad-free video that your friend shared with you while signed out.
Troubleshooting
Why don’t I see the option to share an ad-free video?
We’re testing this feature with a small group of people before deciding if it’s ready for everyone. We’d love any feedback on what you’re seeing, so let us know what you think by sending feedback.
Why is the “Share ad-free” option grayed out?
It may be grayed out if you are watching a music video or if you’ve already shared 10 ad-free videos this month.
What if I accidentally sent it to someone who already has Premium?
It won’t count towards the 10 ad-free views per link.
Why did I get a “Something went wrong” error while trying to watch the ad-free video?
This error may occur if the unique link is expired. The link is valid for 30 days from the date it was created. If you are attempting to redeem it after 30 days, the link may be expired.